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St. Vincent
2014 102 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.2
Comedy
Director: Theodore Melfi
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Description
A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$44.14M
Worldwide:
$54.84M
Starring
Bill Murray
Actor
Melissa McCarthy
Actor
Naomi Watts
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
St. Vincent is widely regarded as an emotionally resonant drama that effectively balances cynicism with heartwarming sentimentality. The film’s success relies heavily on Bill Murray’s nuanced performance, which grounds the story and anchors the otherwise familiar coming-of-age narrative.
| Acting | Bill Murray delivers a standout, nuanced performance that anchors the film and provides its emotional center. | |
| Theme | The narrative explores themes of genuine kindness and human connection through the unlikely bond between a cynical veteran and a young boy. | |
| Screenplay | Critics and audiences are divided on the screenplay, which some praise as an uplifting, authentic character study while others dismiss as a collection of tired, clichéd tropes. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, specifically Naomi Watts and Melissa McCarthy, receives mixed reactions; some praise their bold, transformative roles, while others find their characters underdeveloped or limited in range. |